Patient Mentor Profile

Carson

Diagnosed in 2002

"I am a young professional working in public health research. I have had PH since the middle of high school (2003). I have been able to complete undergraduate and two masters programs since my diagnosis. When I have time I love salsa dancing, yoga and traveling."

About Carson:

Born in 1986

Lives in Missouri

Type of PH:Associated with Pulmonary Veno-occlusive Disease

Languages: English

Carson feels comfortable discussing her experiences with:

oral medication

working with PH

traveling with PH

communicating with school personnel about PH

communicating with medical personnel

communicating with children about PH

online communities (PHA email groups, message boards, chats)

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